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“As people would expect, we’re once again reviewing all of our already well-rehearsed plans and will take any steps necessary to keep people safe.

“Locally, we were quick to respond following Saturday’s attack and purely as a reassurance move we temporarily restricted access to Birmingham’s Broad Street while businesses remained as usual. The restrictions were lifted at 3am having been implemented at 11.30pm.

“Other key locations across the region also saw enhanced patrols. Again, this was simply to reassure people worried by events in the capital and not in response to any local threat.”

Armed police on St Thomas Street, London, near the scene of last night's terrorist incident at Borough Market (Image: PA)

Policing in the West Midlands continues as usual including the safety and security for Coventry Motofest and the ICC Champions Trophy at Edgbaston cricket ground in Birmingham.

Police said people can help protect themselves and their loved ones by remaining alert at home, work and when out and about.

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Any suspicions should be reported to the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321 or at gov.uk/ACT where online terrorist and extremist material can also be reported.

Following terrorist attacks, West Midlands Police like police forces across the country often see an increase in hates crimes reports - and Chief Constable Thompson urged people to come together rather than letting the events in London divide communities.

A helicopter lands on London Bridge (Image: PA)

He said: “Terrorists want to create discord, distrust and fear. We must not let them win.

“Acts of terrorism and hate crimes are committed by a small minority of people and are not representative of wider communities. Following an attack, we all need to work closely together and unite against those who seek, through violence and extremism, to intimidate or cause fear.

“There can never be any excuse for hate crime and I would encourage anyone who is a victim of hate to report it online at: www.report-it.org.uk . Clearly 999 should be used if a crime is in progress or offenders are at the scene.”

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